{"id":460458,"date":"2026-03-06T09:25:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T09:25:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/460458\/"},"modified":"2026-03-06T09:25:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T09:25:08","slug":"piero-hincapie-response-to-brighton-boss-cements-his-new-status-at-arsenal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/460458\/","title":{"rendered":"Piero Hincapie response to Brighton boss cements his new status at Arsenal"},"content":{"rendered":"

The full-back is becoming a cult hero at the Emirates Stadium with him helping the team to another crucial victory over Brighton on Wednesday night.<\/p>\n

10:04, 05 Mar 2026Updated 10:05, 05 Mar 2026<\/p>\n

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Piero Hincapie with Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler during the game at the Amex Stadium. (Image: TNT Sports)<\/p>\n

Arsenal defender Piero Hincapie<\/a> had a simple response to Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler\u2019s complaints during the Premier League<\/a> encounter.<\/p>\n

Bukayo Saka<\/a>\u2019s ninth-minute goal was enough to earn the Gunners<\/a> three crucial points in the race for the Premier League title<\/a>. The win, along with Man City\u2019s 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest, means that Arsenal\u2019s lead at the top of the table has been extended to seven points, although City do have a game in hand.<\/p>\n

Arsenal\u2019s win away at Brighton came despite the hosts dominating the attacking statistics. Brighton recorded 13 shots, compared to Arsenal\u2019s four, with the home side also having 58% possession.<\/p>\n

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During the game, Hurzeler was showing his frustration on the sidelines, as the half time whistle approached. Footage shows the German grabbing the ball after it goes out of play.<\/p>\n

He then says something to Hincapie as he hands him the ball for the Arsenal man to take a throw-in.<\/p>\n

Just after Hincapie gets the ball, he turns to Hurzeler and puts his fingers to his lips with a smile on his face.<\/p>\n

The moments will help cement the 24-year-old as a cult-hero among fans at the Emirates Stadium. The full-back has also taken to social media, sharing three pictures from the game with the caption \u201c+3\u201d and a shushing emoji.<\/p>\n

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Hurzler\u2019s frustrations continued throughout the match, with the Brighton boss not holding back in his post-match press conference<\/a>.<\/p>\n

“There was only one team who tried to play football today. I ask one question. Did you see a Premier League game, a goalkeeper going down three times?\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

“We should focus on our performance, we cannot control these types of things. I made my point before the game.<\/p>\n

In response, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said: “What a surprise.”<\/p>\n

When asked if the comments from other managers bothered him, he added: “It depends on the comment, the person and the purpose.”<\/p>\n

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